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TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR. NO. 306.
HOSPITAL CORPS IN THE FIELD
WAITING ON SPAIN
He Madrid! Cabinet Is Considering
Uncle Sam's Demands
No Question as to Ambassador Camtoon's Authority
to Negotiate Terms of Peace—The
Philippines to Controversy
BT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SPECIAL WIRE
MADRID, Aug. 1, 11 p. m..—The cabinet council sat for four hours
this afternoon discussing the peace terms. A dispatch was then sent
to Washington for further explanation of some difficult points. When
the replies are received, the cabinet will reassemble. Senor Sagasta,
the premier, confirms the report that some "modifications of the origi
nal terms have been obtained."
WAITING FOR SPAIN.
WASHINGTON, Aug. I.—All eyes were turned today toward
Madrid, for it was realized that upon the Spanish cabinet depended
the restoration of peace. It was announced here in a quarter that
removed the information from any question of accuracy, that the de
cision of the Spanish government was not to be submitted before
tomorrow at the earliest. In the absence of any new phase in the
negotiations today, speculation naturally turned back towards the
remarkable meeting at the White House Saturday, and great interest
was manifested in every particular respecting that event.
CAMBON'S AUTHORITY.
A disposition was shown in some quarters to question the authority
of the French ambassador to act as he did, representing Spain. But
it can be again stated that, regardless of any technical point, such as
the absence of signed, sealed and delivered mail credentials, which, of
course, could not reach the president in the little time at hand, that
the president regarded M. Cambon as fully qualified to act as a repre
sentative of the Spanish government in the negotiations, subject, of
course, as are almost all ministers or ambassadors in these days, to the
reference of the work accomplished by them to the government they
represent for final approval.
M. Cambon made it so clear that he had been fully instructed on
every point likely to be raised in the negotiations that the president
was satisfied that by accepting him as the representative of Spain in
this matter, a vast saving of time would be effected and a point of the
utmost importance gained, viz: that the negotiations would be technically
conducted without the interposition of any neutral government.
However, any question that might have arisen as to the powers of
the French ambassador were set at rest by a short, guarded and concise
statement issued today from the embassy itself.
THE CHANGES MADE.
Then discussion turned on the nature of the change made at the
instance of M. Cambon in the list of amendments. It was contended in
some quarters that no change had been made; in others that an impor
tant modification had developed. As a matter of fact, as to the im
portance of this change there is a difference of opinion between the
parties, the administration looking upon it as inconsequential, while
M. Cambon attaches importance to it.
However this may be, as the administration believes that the change
is not essential and that it certainly does not affect the document, it
might be well to recapitulate briefly just what the demands of the
United States were.
As to Cuba, it is demanded that Spain is to release her government
possession and control. It will be noticed that nothing is said of
Cuban independence and that the acceptance of this proposition leaves
the United States free to deal with the island as it may deem best.
Porto Rico, with the small islands adjacent and embraced within
her jurisdiction, is to be ceded unconditionally to the United States.
One of the Ladrone islands is likewise to be ceded to the United
States as a coaling station.
These three conditions, being granted by Spain, are to be taken as
part payment in lieu of the full indemnity. What further payment is
to be required is to be determined by a commission having authority to
act for the president, subject to his approval.
THE PHILIPPINES.
Whether Spain shall retain possession of the Philippines as a whole
or in part is left to that commissio nto determine. The reason for
deferring the decision as to the future of the islands in this fashion is
because the administration 1 is not yet fully satisfied itself; it is not clear
at this moment what sound policy should dictate in the matter .
Meanwhile, and until the commission has satisfactorily disposed
of the future of the islands, the United States is to exercise a military
government over Manila harbor and bay. The commission will be
actually a peace commission and will prepare the treaty which 'will
terminate formally the war with Spain.
However, a suspension of hostilities may be sooner declared when
the Spanish government shall definitely accept the conditions as above
laid* down, and renounce its authority over Cuba and! Porto Rico.
HOLDING THE TEXT.
WASHINGTON, Aug. I.—lt is announced officially that the note
to Spain will not be made publio today, as had been expected. The
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THE HERALD
MORE MEN WANTED
taeral Merrltt Says Apinaldo's Attitude
Is Vary IhreateMig
Tie Insrargcnt Chief Has Already Caused a Great
Amount of Trouble-It Is Belieyed He Is
Encouraged by a Foreign Power
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SPECIAL WIRE
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.—In reply to a dispatch received today from General Herritt, now at
Cavite, General Merriam cabled that since the departure of the governor general of the Philippines five
transports with 455S men had sailed from this port.
Scarcely had this message been sent before General Merriam received word from the war department
that General Merritt had asked to have his command increased from 20,000 to 50,000 troops, in order to be
able to meet any emergency which may arise on account of the hostile attitude of Aguinaldo and the
insurgent forces.
AGUINALDO'S ATTITUDE.
LONDON, Aug. 1.—A dispatch to the Times from Cavite, dated July 26, says:
It is becoming more apparent daily that there are serious complications ahead. The Americans
n;ver made a greater mistake than in bringing Aguinaldo and the insurgent leaders here and giving them
arms and ammunition for free use from the Cavite arsenal. Aguinaldo, fearing annexation by the Ameri
cans, openly opposes them.
ENCOURAGED BY AN ENEMY.
Either he has been encouraged by some foreign power or he has a false notion of the strength of the
Philippine revolutionists, failing, to recognize that their recent successes are due to the concentration of
the Spanish strength at Manila, consequent upon the presence of the Americans. Although he admits no
foreign recognition, he talks of his government and dictates to the American authority in absurd and
inflated terms. He has compelled the natives of the southern approaches to Manila to register their bullocks,
ponies and conveyances, instructing the owners not to supply them to the Americans for transportation
without his sanction.
FIRM MEASURES ADOPTED.
Brigadier General Anderson promptly adopted firm measures, warning Aguinaldo that force would be
used to impress the means of transport, which were ultimately forthcoming. Aguinaldo's attitude makes
future operations against Manila problematic.
In my opinion, with the aid of the fleet, the city might already have been American. Nothing
but the complications with the natives prevented an advance.
MAKING NO HEADWAY.
Aguinaldo's forces encircle the city, making daily and nightly attacks. The Spaniards still hold the
whole of the suburbs. Two miles behind Aguinaldo's lines, south of Manila, 5000 American troops are
encamped.
The remainder are at Cavite. Aguinaldo is understood to have objected to the advance of the
Americans to ground captured by the insurgents, forgetting that his landing-was effected by the grace of
the Americans.
I am convinced that the Filipinos will never capture Manila unaided, and if the Americans withdraw
THE DON'S PLIGHT
LOS ANGELES, TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 2. 1898
(Continued on Pago Four.)
POSTING A LETTER FOR HOME
NEW LAWS NEEDED
A Special Session of Congress Is
Soon to Be Called
MMUe Meintas of tie Commission to Settle
Peace with Spaii—A Large Standing,
Army Is a Necessity
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD.
WASHINGTON, Aug. I.—Should the president name a commis
sion to negotiate terms with Spain, Senator Cushman Davis, chairman
of the senate committee on foreign relations, will be a member, possibly
chairman. General Stewart L. Woodford will also doubtless be a member,
while ex-Senator Edmunds of Vermont may be left out because he is
opposed to keeping any territory in the Pacific. Ex-Secretary of State
Richard Olney is spoken of as the Democratic member, and may be)
selected, but there will be decided opposition to his selection.
Anticipating Spain's probable acceptance of the terms of peace,
Secretary Alger has instructed the war department officials to begin
the work of preparing for the military occupation of Cuba. It is esti
mated that at least 50,000 Amerioan soldiers will have to be sent to
the island within the next three months if peace is declared. They
will have to garrison all the cities and towns and do military duty
until the form of government to be allowed the Cubans is created and
in running order.
A SPECIAL SESSION.
WASHINGTON, Aug. I.—(By the Associated Press). The Post to
morrow will say:
President McKinley will call an extra session of both houses of
congress as soon as Spain accepts the terms of peace offered by tho
TTnir-d States.
It has always been understood that the senate will be convened al
Siion as the treaty of peace was ready to be acted upon by that body,
""ho attention of the president has been called, however, to a situation
>.hich makes the assembling of the entire congress necessary. This
siiuation can be explained in a few words.
Under the law which provides for the raising of the volunteer army,
that army goes out of existence as soon as the war ceases.
NEW LAWS NEEDED.
When this law was framed it was not for a moment supposed thai
after the war had ended there would be any necessity of keeping tho
army intact. The developments of the war make it very evident that
instead of sending the army back to civil life, fully 100,000 men will
continue to be needed. It is the present intention to distribute no less
than 50,000 soldiers throughout Cuba, with 30,000 in the Philippines,
and probably 20,000 more in Porto Rico. Under the law, as soon as
hostilities oease, the volunteer army is to disband and the regular army
go back to its peace footing, thus leaving only 27.000 men in the service.
This is a total far too small for the work that will be required. Con
sequently the aid of congress will be needed to frame new laws which!
will keep an adequate army for garri3on purposes.
THE PHILIPPINES AND PORTO RICO.
In addition to this, laws must be passed to meet the new require
ments of government in the Philippines and Porto Rico. The president
is naturally averse to calling congress together during the hot weather,
and it may be decided that the war is not ended until the senate has
ratified the treaty of peace. In this case congress will not meet until
the first or middle of September, as it will take at least a month or six
weeks for the full details of the treaty tc be discussed and framed.
The present outlook is, however, for an extra session at a much earlier
period, in the hope that its work can be concluded before the fall
campaign has reached its height.
WILL CHANGE CAMPS.
Acting on the recommendation of Surgeon Sternberg, Secretary
Alger has practically concluded to abandon Camp Alger, near this
city, because of dissatisfaction with the sanitary conditions there
exhibited by the large number of sick soldiers.
The change will not be made immediately, however, for it is not
known positively yet what regiments now in the camp will be the ones
withdrawn to make up the total of about five thousand required to be
supplied to General Wade's command, in the second place, it is believed:
to be absolutely essential to have the new camps selected with the
greatest care and put in perfect order for the reception of troops before
any attempt is made to install thsm.
Major Heisland and Surgeon Smart, who have been making a tour
through Pennsylvania recently, returned today and reported the result of
their search for camp sites to Secretary Alger. Further information
is required, however, before the department can act.
FEARS SUBSIDING.
The weather in Cuba is improving, and as the skies clear the fear*
of fever die away. For all that, it is fully realized that our troops
now at Santiago need rest and removal from the island at the earliest
possible moment.
The Spanish prisoners seem to be rapidly acclimating themselves,
For a time it was feared that many of them would die from pneumonia
and other lung diseases, but the unusually warm weather is bringing
about better health.
Cervera and his officers are all well, in fact hay ull along rnjoyet},
better health than was hoped for.
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